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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.17, 801.87 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.17, 801.87 and 332.50 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.17 : 801.87 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.17/801.87 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.17x = 801.87 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.17x = 266,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,621.78/581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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