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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.27, 802.15 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.27, 802.15 and 348.39 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.27 : 802.15 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.27/802.15 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.27x = 802.15 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.27x = 279,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,462.17/581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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