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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 573.66 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 573.66 and 347.63 is: 521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 573.66 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/573.66 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 573.66 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 199,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,418.56/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.51

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