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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.21, 801.74 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.21, 801.74 and 348.20 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.21 : 801.74 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.21/801.74 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.21x = 801.74 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.21x = 279,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,164.13/581.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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