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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 573.69 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 573.69 and 341.72 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 573.69 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/573.69 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 573.69 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 196,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,038.48/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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