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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 801.27 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 801.27 and 384.54 is: 530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 801.27 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/801.27 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 801.27 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 308,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,120.37/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.35

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