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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 571.01 and 340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 571.01 and 340.94 is: 509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 571.01 = 340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/571.01 = 340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 571.01 × 340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 194,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,680.15/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.93

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