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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.29, 801.76 and 371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.29, 801.76 and 371.25 is: 512.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.29 : 801.76 = 371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.29/801.76 = 371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.29x = 801.76 × 371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.29x = 297,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,653.40/581.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.06

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