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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.58, 870.62 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.58, 870.62 and 385.83 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.58 : 870.62 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.58/870.62 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.58x = 870.62 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.58x = 335,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,909.39/581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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