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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.39, 871.91 and 321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.39, 871.91 and 321.51 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.39 : 871.91 = 321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.39/871.91 = 321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.39x = 871.91 × 321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.39x = 280,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,326.18/581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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