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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.25, 869.67 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.25, 869.67 and 358.93 is: 537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.25 : 869.67 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.25/869.67 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.25x = 869.67 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.25x = 312,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,150.65/581.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.03

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