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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.89, 801.19 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.89, 801.19 and 370.89 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.89 : 801.19 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.89/801.19 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.89x = 801.19 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.89x = 297,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,153.36/580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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