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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 872.91 and 386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 872.91 and 386.25 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 872.91 = 386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/872.91 = 386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 872.91 × 386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 337,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,161.49/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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