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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.52, 802.51 and 371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.52, 802.51 and 371.51 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.52 : 802.51 = 371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.52/802.51 = 371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.52x = 802.51 × 371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.52x = 298,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,141.57/581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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