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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.86, 801.62 and 384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.86, 801.62 and 384.03 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.86 : 801.62 = 384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.86/801.62 = 384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.86x = 801.62 × 384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.86x = 307,842.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,842.64/580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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