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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.25, 801.63 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.25, 801.63 and 394.44 is: 543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.25 : 801.63 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.25/801.63 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.25x = 801.63 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.25x = 316,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,194.94/581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.99

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