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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 574.44 and 342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 574.44 and 342.21 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 574.44 = 342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/574.44 = 342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 574.44 × 342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 196,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,579.11/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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