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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.53, 872.40 and 350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.53, 872.40 and 350.38 is: 525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.53 : 872.40 = 350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.53/872.40 = 350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.53x = 872.40 × 350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.53x = 305,671.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,671.51/581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.63

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