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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 801.96 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 801.96 and 319.16 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 801.96 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/801.96 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 801.96 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 255,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,953.55/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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