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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 572.00 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 572.00 and 344.43 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 572.00 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/572.00 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 572.00 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 197,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,012.24/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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