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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.39, 575.78 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.39, 575.78 and 341.02 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.39 : 575.78 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.39/575.78 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.39x = 575.78 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.39x = 196,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,352.50/383.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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