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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.03, 801.87 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.03, 801.87 and 319.10 is: 440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.03 : 801.87 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.03/801.87 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.03x = 801.87 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.03x = 255,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,876.72/581.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.38

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