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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 802.80 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 802.80 and 319.77 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 802.80 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/802.80 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 802.80 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 256,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,711.36/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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