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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.79, 802.91 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.79, 802.91 and 395.66 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.79 : 802.91 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.79/802.91 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.79x = 802.91 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.79x = 317,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,682.37/581.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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