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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 574.20 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 574.20 and 350.21 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 574.20 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/574.20 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 574.20 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 201,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,087.71/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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