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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.10, 872.68 and 550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.10, 872.68 and 550.32 is: 826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.10 : 872.68 = 550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.10/872.68 = 550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.10x = 872.68 × 550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.10x = 480,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,253.26/581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.46

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