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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.38, 802.04 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.38, 802.04 and 371.45 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.38 : 802.04 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.38/802.04 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.38x = 802.04 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.38x = 297,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,915.90/581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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