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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 526.43 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 526.43 and 343.04 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 526.43 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/526.43 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 526.43 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 180,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,584.77/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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