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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.13, 802.02 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.13, 802.02 and 348.25 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.13 : 802.02 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.13/802.02 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.13x = 802.02 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.13x = 279,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,303.47/581.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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