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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 872.70 and 289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 872.70 and 289.43 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 872.70 = 289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/872.70 = 289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 872.70 × 289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 252,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,581.20/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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