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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.34, 800.50 and 502.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.34, 800.50 and 502.51 is: 691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.34 : 800.50 = 502.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.34/800.50 = 502.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.34x = 800.50 × 502.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.34x = 402,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,259.26/581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.95

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