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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.96, 872.98 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.96, 872.98 and 327.08 is: 490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.96 : 872.98 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.96/872.98 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.96x = 872.98 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.96x = 285,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,534.30/581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.64

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