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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.61, 802.68 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.61, 802.68 and 395.52 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.61 : 802.68 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.61/802.68 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.61x = 802.68 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.61x = 317,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,471.50/581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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