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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.80, 800.80 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.80, 800.80 and 384.32 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.80 : 800.80 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.80/800.80 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.80x = 800.80 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.80x = 307,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,763.46/580.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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