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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.77, 802.83 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.77, 802.83 and 348.90 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.77 : 802.83 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.77/802.83 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.77x = 802.83 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.77x = 280,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,105.68/581.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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