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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 573.54 and 342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 573.54 and 342.81 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 573.54 = 342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/573.54 = 342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 573.54 × 342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 196,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,615.25/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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