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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.72, 872.18 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.72, 872.18 and 350.60 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.72 : 872.18 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.72/872.18 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.72x = 872.18 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.72x = 305,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,789.36/581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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