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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 573.92 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 573.92 and 340.36 is: 510.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 573.92 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/573.92 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 573.92 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 195,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,339.41/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.56

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