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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.60, 571.78 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.60, 571.78 and 347.60 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.60 : 571.78 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.60/571.78 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.60x = 571.78 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.60x = 198,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,750.73/383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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