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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.10, 870.55 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.10, 870.55 and 361.03 is: 540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.10 : 870.55 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.10/870.55 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.10x = 870.55 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.10x = 314,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,295.67/581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.86

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