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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.75, 802.52 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.75, 802.52 and 395.18 is: 545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.75 : 802.52 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.75/802.52 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.75x = 802.52 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.75x = 317,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,139.85/581.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.15

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