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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.10, 801.69 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.10, 801.69 and 394.74 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.10 : 801.69 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.10/801.69 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.10x = 801.69 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.10x = 316,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,459.11/581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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