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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.48, 871.50 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.48, 871.50 and 388.52 is: 582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.48 : 871.50 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.48/871.50 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.48x = 871.50 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.48x = 338,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,595.18/581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.30

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