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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 802.66 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 802.66 and 345.75 is: 477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 802.66 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/802.66 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 802.66 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 277,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,513.95/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.05

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