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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.54, 802.55 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.54, 802.55 and 332.87 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.54 : 802.55 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.54/802.55 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.54x = 802.55 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.54x = 267,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,147.66/581.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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