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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.27 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.27 and 344.59 is: 516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.27 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.27 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.27 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 197,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,543.11/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.41

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