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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.84, 872.16 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.84, 872.16 and 350.16 is: 524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.84 : 872.16 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.84/872.16 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.84x = 872.16 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.84x = 305,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,395.55/581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.88

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