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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.12, 802.16 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.12, 802.16 and 348.26 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.12 : 802.16 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.12/802.16 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.12x = 802.16 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.12x = 279,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,360.24/581.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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