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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.19, 801.95 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.19, 801.95 and 348.32 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.19 : 801.95 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.19/801.95 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.19x = 801.95 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.19x = 279,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,329.47/581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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