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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 529.80 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 529.80 and 342.06 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 529.80 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/529.80 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 529.80 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 181,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,221.68/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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