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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 802.69 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 802.69 and 372.09 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 802.69 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/802.69 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 802.69 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 298,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,672.92/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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