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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 574.07 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 574.07 and 345.81 is: 518.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 574.07 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/574.07 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 574.07 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 198,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,519.15/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.96

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