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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.41, 871.91 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.41, 871.91 and 234.65 is: 351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.41 : 871.91 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.41/871.91 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.41x = 871.91 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.41x = 204,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,592.51/581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.89

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