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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 570.34 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 570.34 and 344.49 is: 515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 570.34 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/570.34 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 570.34 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 196,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,474.71/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.73

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