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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.87, 871.72 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.87, 871.72 and 289.02 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.87 : 871.72 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.87/871.72 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.87x = 871.72 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.87x = 251,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,944.19/581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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