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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.88, 802.56 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.88, 802.56 and 371.82 is: 512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.88 : 802.56 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.88/802.56 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.88x = 802.56 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.88x = 298,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,407.86/581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.83

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