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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 571.16 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 571.16 and 341.94 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 571.16 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/571.16 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 571.16 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 195,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,302.45/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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