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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.67, 872.63 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.67, 872.63 and 191.71 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.67 : 872.63 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.67/872.63 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.67x = 872.63 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.67x = 167,290.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,290.19/581.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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