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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.52, 802.56 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.52, 802.56 and 332.88 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.52 : 802.56 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.52/802.56 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.52x = 802.56 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.52x = 267,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,156.17/581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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