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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 571.49 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 571.49 and 344.79 is: 517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 571.49 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/571.49 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 571.49 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 197,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,044.04/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.28

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