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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.35, 871.90 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.35, 871.90 and 288.54 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.35 : 871.90 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.35/871.90 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.35x = 871.90 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.35x = 251,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,578.75/581.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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