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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 574.58 and 342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 574.58 and 342.13 is: 513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 574.58 = 342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/574.58 = 342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 574.58 × 342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 196,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,581.06/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.31

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