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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.96, 802.94 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.96, 802.94 and 372.17 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.96 : 802.94 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.96/802.94 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.96x = 802.94 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.96x = 298,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,824.30/581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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