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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.61, 801.55 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.61, 801.55 and 395.11 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.61 : 801.55 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.61/801.55 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.61x = 801.55 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.61x = 316,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,699.69/581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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