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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 573.45 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 573.45 and 348.42 is: 521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 573.45 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/573.45 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 573.45 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 199,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,801.45/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.89

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