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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 575.52 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 575.52 and 340.08 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 575.52 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/575.52 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 575.52 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 195,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,722.84/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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