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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 801.90 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 801.90 and 368.42 is: 508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 801.90 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/801.90 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 801.90 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 295,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,431.99/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.69

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