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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.36, 802.40 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.36, 802.40 and 348.52 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.36 : 802.40 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.36/802.40 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.36x = 802.40 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.36x = 279,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,652.45/581.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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