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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.54, 872.52 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.54, 872.52 and 321.22 is: 481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.54 : 872.52 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.54/872.52 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.54x = 872.52 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.54x = 280,268.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,268.69/581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.94

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