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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.67, 870.98 and 337.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.67, 870.98 and 337.15 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.67 : 870.98 = 337.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.67/870.98 = 337.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.67x = 870.98 × 337.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.67x = 293,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,650.91/581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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