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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 872.10 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 872.10 and 338.94 is: 507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 872.10 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/872.10 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 872.10 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 295,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,589.57/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.94

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