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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581, 870.26 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581, 870.26 and 385.32 is: 577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581 : 870.26 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581/870.26 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581x = 870.26 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581x = 335,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,328.58/581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.16

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