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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.09, 801.56 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.09, 801.56 and 348.08 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.09 : 801.56 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.09/801.56 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.09x = 801.56 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.09x = 279,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,003.87/581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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