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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 571.94 and 345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 571.94 and 345.57 is: 517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 571.94 = 345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/571.94 = 345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 571.94 × 345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 197,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,644.67/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.34

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