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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 570.24 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 570.24 and 343.44 is: 516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 570.24 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/570.24 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 570.24 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 195,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,843.23/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.63

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