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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.59, 872.06 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.59, 872.06 and 334.74 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.59 : 872.06 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.59/872.06 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.59x = 872.06 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.59x = 291,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,914.20/581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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