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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.24, 870.84 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.24, 870.84 and 398.04 is: 596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.24 : 870.84 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.24/870.84 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.24x = 870.84 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.24x = 346,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,629.15/581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.36

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