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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.11, 870.50 and 349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.11, 870.50 and 349.87 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.11 : 870.50 = 349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.11/870.50 = 349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.11x = 870.50 × 349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.11x = 304,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,561.84/581.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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