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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 872.34 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 872.34 and 321.13 is: 482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 872.34 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/872.34 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 872.34 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 280,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,134.54/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.04

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