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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.90, 801.36 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.90, 801.36 and 381.65 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.90 : 801.36 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.90/801.36 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.90x = 801.36 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.90x = 305,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,841.05/580.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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