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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.07, 801.87 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.07, 801.87 and 348.20 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.07 : 801.87 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.07/801.87 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.07x = 801.87 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.07x = 279,207.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,207.12/581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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