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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.10, 801.98 and 345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.10, 801.98 and 345.10 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.10 : 801.98 = 345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.10/801.98 = 345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.10x = 801.98 × 345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.10x = 276,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,767.53/581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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