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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.42, 802.60 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.42, 802.60 and 348.50 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.42 : 802.60 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.42/802.60 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.42x = 802.60 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.42x = 279,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,706.10/581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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