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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.75, 801.57 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.75, 801.57 and 394.55 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.75 : 801.57 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.75/801.57 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.75x = 801.57 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.75x = 316,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,259.44/580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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