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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.08, 872.44 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.08, 872.44 and 385.52 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.08 : 872.44 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.08/872.44 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.08x = 872.44 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.08x = 336,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,343.07/581.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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