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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.18, 801.50 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.18, 801.50 and 394.88 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.18 : 801.50 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.18/801.50 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.18x = 801.50 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.18x = 316,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,490.34/581.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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