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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.90, 570.12 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.90, 570.12 and 343.18 is: 515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.90 : 570.12 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.90/570.12 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.90x = 570.12 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.90x = 195,653.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,653.78/379.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.01

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