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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.04, 801.84 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.04, 801.84 and 371.16 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.04 : 801.84 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.04/801.84 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.04x = 801.84 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.04x = 297,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,610.93/581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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