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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 573.07 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 573.07 and 346.32 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 573.07 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/573.07 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 573.07 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 198,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,465.60/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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