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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.57, 872.64 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.57, 872.64 and 386.70 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.57 : 872.64 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.57/872.64 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.57x = 872.64 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.57x = 337,448.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,448.07/581.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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