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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.24, 802.24 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.24, 802.24 and 402.04 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.24 : 802.24 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.24/802.24 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.24x = 802.24 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.24x = 322,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,533.57/581.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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