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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 871.70 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 871.70 and 338.49 is: 507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 871.70 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/871.70 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 871.70 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 295,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,060.04/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.19

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