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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.31, 801.72 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.31, 801.72 and 394.52 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.31 : 801.72 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.31/801.72 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.31x = 801.72 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.31x = 316,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,290.57/581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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