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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.51, 801.86 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.51, 801.86 and 371.69 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.51 : 801.86 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.51/801.86 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.51x = 801.86 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.51x = 298,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,043.81/581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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