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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.19, 801.67 and 382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.19, 801.67 and 382.03 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.19 : 801.67 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.19/801.67 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.19x = 801.67 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.19x = 306,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,261.99/581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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