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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.84, 802.80 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.84, 802.80 and 348.92 is: 481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.84 : 802.80 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.84/802.80 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.84x = 802.80 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.84x = 280,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,112.98/581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.43

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