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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.71, 802.43 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.71, 802.43 and 348.70 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.71 : 802.43 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.71/802.43 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.71x = 802.43 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.71x = 279,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,805.60/581.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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