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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 803.16 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 803.16 and 395.52 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 803.16 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/803.16 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 803.16 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 317,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,665.84/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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