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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.55, 802.54 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.55, 802.54 and 332.87 is: 459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.55 : 802.54 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.55/802.54 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.55x = 802.54 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.55x = 267,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,137.48/581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.35

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