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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.48, 870.66 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.48, 870.66 and 349.28 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.48 : 870.66 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.48/870.66 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.48x = 870.66 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.48x = 304,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,104.12/581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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