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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.15, 801.33 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.15, 801.33 and 371.05 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.15 : 801.33 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.15/801.33 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.15x = 801.33 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.15x = 297,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,333.50/581.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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