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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.58, 872.73 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.58, 872.73 and 338.58 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.58 : 872.73 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.58/872.73 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.58x = 872.73 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.58x = 295,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,488.92/581.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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