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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.09, 871.83 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.09, 871.83 and 350.13 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.09 : 871.83 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.09/871.83 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.09x = 871.83 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.09x = 305,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,253.84/581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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