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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.06, 801.88 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.06, 801.88 and 345 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.06 : 801.88 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.06/801.88 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.06x = 801.88 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.06x = 276,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,648.60/581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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