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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 872.60 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 872.60 and 325.77 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 872.60 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/872.60 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 872.60 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 284,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,265.27/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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