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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 872.94 and 321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 872.94 and 321.97 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 872.94 = 321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/872.94 = 321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 872.94 × 321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 281,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,060.49/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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