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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.38, 871.76 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.38, 871.76 and 364.50 is: 546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.38 : 871.76 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.38/871.76 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.38x = 871.76 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.38x = 317,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,757.43/581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.56

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