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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 873.14 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 873.14 and 351 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 873.14 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/873.14 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 873.14 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 306,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,470.39/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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