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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 802.91 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 802.91 and 349.02 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 802.91 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/802.91 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 802.91 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 280,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,231.65/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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