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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.55, 872.64 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.55, 872.64 and 321.66 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.55 : 872.64 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.55/872.64 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.55x = 872.64 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.55x = 280,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,693.38/581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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