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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 800.82 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 800.82 and 394.40 is: 543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 800.82 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/800.82 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 800.82 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 315,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,845.41/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.65

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