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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.24, 801.52 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.24, 801.52 and 384.52 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.24 : 801.52 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.24/801.52 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.24x = 801.52 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.24x = 308,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,200.47/581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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