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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.68, 872.83 and 376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.68, 872.83 and 376.19 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.68 : 872.83 = 376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.68/872.83 = 376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.68x = 872.83 × 376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.68x = 328,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,352.09/581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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