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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.23, 802.07 and 319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.23, 802.07 and 319.25 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.23 : 802.07 = 319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.23/802.07 = 319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.23x = 802.07 × 319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.23x = 256,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,061.26/581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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