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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.18, 801.93 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.18, 801.93 and 319.19 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.18 : 801.93 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.18/801.93 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.18x = 801.93 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.18x = 255,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,969.73/581.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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