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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.69, 802.28 and 395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.69, 802.28 and 395.32 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.69 : 802.28 = 395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.69/802.28 = 395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.69x = 802.28 × 395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.69x = 317,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,157.33/581.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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