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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.40, 803.52 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.40, 803.52 and 434.52 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.40 : 803.52 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.40/803.52 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.40x = 803.52 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.40x = 349,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,145.51/581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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