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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.97, 872.15 and 437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.97, 872.15 and 437.25 is: 655.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.97 : 872.15 = 437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.97/872.15 = 437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.97x = 872.15 × 437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.97x = 381,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,345.40/581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.27

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