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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.93, 871.34 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.93, 871.34 and 350.51 is: 524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.93 : 871.34 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.93/871.34 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.93x = 871.34 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.93x = 305,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,414.15/581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.83

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