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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.93, 801.03 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.93, 801.03 and 370.77 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.93 : 801.03 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.93/801.03 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.93x = 801.03 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.93x = 296,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,997.89/580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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