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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 569.26 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 569.26 and 343.12 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 569.26 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/569.26 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 569.26 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 195,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,324.49/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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