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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.26, 801.88 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.26, 801.88 and 348.25 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.26 : 801.88 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.26/801.88 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.26x = 801.88 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.26x = 279,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,254.71/581.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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