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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.39, 574.28 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.39, 574.28 and 340.02 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.39 : 574.28 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.39/574.28 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.39x = 574.28 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.39x = 195,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,266.69/382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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