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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.31, 802.71 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.31, 802.71 and 550.53 is: 760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.31 : 802.71 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.31/802.71 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.31x = 802.71 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.31x = 441,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,915.94/581.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.21

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