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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 801.06 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 801.06 and 383.98 is: 529.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 801.06 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/801.06 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 801.06 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 307,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,591.02/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.56

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