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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.87, 801.52 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.87, 801.52 and 370.96 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.87 : 801.52 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.87/801.52 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.87x = 801.52 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.87x = 297,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,331.86/580.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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