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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.23, 871.95 and 374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.23, 871.95 and 374.35 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.23 : 871.95 = 374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.23/871.95 = 374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.23x = 871.95 × 374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.23x = 326,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,414.48/581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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