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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.80 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.80 and 346.53 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.80 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.80 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.80 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 198,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,837.18/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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