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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 802.94 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 802.94 and 382.47 is: 527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 802.94 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/802.94 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 802.94 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 307,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,098.55/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.91

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