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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.41, 871.36 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.41, 871.36 and 508.11 is: 761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.41 : 871.36 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.41/871.36 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.41x = 871.36 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.41x = 442,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,746.73/581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.51

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