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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 569.40 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 569.40 and 343.92 is: 512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 569.40 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/569.40 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 569.40 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 195,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,828.05/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.53

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