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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.44, 801.88 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.44, 801.88 and 357.20 is: 492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.44 : 801.88 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.44/801.88 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.44x = 801.88 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.44x = 286,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,431.54/581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.62

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