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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.16, 870.60 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.16, 870.60 and 292.32 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.16 : 870.60 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.16/870.60 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.16x = 870.60 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.16x = 254,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,493.79/581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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