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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.81, 801.84 and 384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.81, 801.84 and 384.66 is: 531.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.81 : 801.84 = 384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.81/801.84 = 384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.81x = 801.84 × 384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.81x = 308,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,435.77/580.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.04

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