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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581, 801.96 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581, 801.96 and 374 is: 516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581 : 801.96 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581/801.96 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581x = 801.96 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581x = 299,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,933.04/581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.24

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