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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.26, 802.18 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.26, 802.18 and 348.42 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.26 : 802.18 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.26/802.18 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.26x = 802.18 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.26x = 279,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,495.56/581.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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