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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.82, 801.74 and 384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.82, 801.74 and 384.59 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.82 : 801.74 = 384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.82/801.74 = 384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.82x = 801.74 × 384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.82x = 308,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,344.15/580.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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