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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.84, 802.66 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.84, 802.66 and 371.64 is: 512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.84 : 802.66 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.84/802.66 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.84x = 802.66 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.84x = 298,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,300.56/581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.68

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