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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.11, 801.97 and 319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.11, 801.97 and 319.12 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.11 : 801.97 = 319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.11/801.97 = 319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.11x = 801.97 × 319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.11x = 255,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,923.07/581.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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