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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.44, 801.94 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.44, 801.94 and 395.07 is: 544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.44 : 801.94 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.44/801.94 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.44x = 801.94 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.44x = 316,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,820.46/581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.89

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