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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581, 871.10 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581, 871.10 and 376.84 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581 : 871.10 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581/871.10 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581x = 871.10 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581x = 328,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,265.32/581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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