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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 573.56 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 573.56 and 342.64 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 573.56 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/573.56 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 573.56 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 196,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,524.60/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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