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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 801.94 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 801.94 and 319.14 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 801.94 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/801.94 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 801.94 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 255,931.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,931.13/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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