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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 801.35 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 801.35 and 370.95 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 801.35 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/801.35 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 801.35 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 297,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,258.93/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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