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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 801.93 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 801.93 and 348.22 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 801.93 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/801.93 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 801.93 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 279,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,248.06/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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