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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.22, 873.57 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.22, 873.57 and 386.88 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.22 : 873.57 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.22/873.57 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.22x = 873.57 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.22x = 337,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,966.76/581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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