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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.24, 801.81 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.24, 801.81 and 382.04 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.24 : 801.81 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.24/801.81 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.24x = 801.81 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.24x = 306,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,321.06/581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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