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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 571.77 and 343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 571.77 and 343.59 is: 514.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 571.77 = 343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/571.77 = 343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 571.77 × 343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 196,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,454.45/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.92

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