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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.20, 800.49 and 537.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.20, 800.49 and 537.41 is: 740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.20 : 800.49 = 537.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.20/800.49 = 537.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.20x = 800.49 × 537.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.20x = 430,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,189.34/581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.18

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