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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.09, 800.15 and 502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.09, 800.15 and 502.26 is: 691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.09 : 800.15 = 502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.09/800.15 = 502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.09x = 800.15 × 502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.09x = 401,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,880.83/581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.60

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