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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.16, 801.86 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.16, 801.86 and 371.32 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.16 : 801.86 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.16/801.86 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.16x = 801.86 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.16x = 297,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,746.66/581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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