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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.20, 802.08 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.20, 802.08 and 434.32 is: 599.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.20 : 802.08 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.20/802.08 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.20x = 802.08 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.20x = 348,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,359.39/581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.38

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