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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.87, 802.89 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.87, 802.89 and 371.97 is: 513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.87 : 802.89 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.87/802.89 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.87x = 802.89 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.87x = 298,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,650.99/581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.27

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