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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.18, 801.63 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.18, 801.63 and 348.14 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.18 : 801.63 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.18/801.63 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.18x = 801.63 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.18x = 279,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,079.47/581.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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