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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.13, 801.98 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.13, 801.98 and 348.39 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.13 : 801.98 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.13/801.98 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.13x = 801.98 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.13x = 279,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,401.81/581.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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