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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.61, 872.13 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.61, 872.13 and 338.22 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.61 : 872.13 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.61/872.13 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.61x = 872.13 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.61x = 294,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,971.81/581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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