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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.74, 800.99 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.74, 800.99 and 370.69 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.74 : 800.99 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.74/800.99 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.74x = 800.99 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.74x = 296,918.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,918.98/580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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