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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.83, 871.95 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.83, 871.95 and 335.11 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.83 : 871.95 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.83/871.95 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.83x = 871.95 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.83x = 292,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,195.73/581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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