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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.79, 574.49 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.79, 574.49 and 348.77 is: 523.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.79 : 574.49 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.79/574.49 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.79x = 574.49 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.79x = 200,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,367.19/382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.44

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