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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.49, 801.90 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.49, 801.90 and 395.19 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.49 : 801.90 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.49/801.90 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.49x = 801.90 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.49x = 316,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,902.86/581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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