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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.34, 802.26 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.34, 802.26 and 348.42 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.34 : 802.26 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.34/802.26 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.34x = 802.26 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.34x = 279,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,523.43/581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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