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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 574.76 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 574.76 and 340.08 is: 509.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 574.76 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/574.76 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 574.76 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 195,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,464.38/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.66

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