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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 575.20 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 575.20 and 344.16 is: 515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 575.20 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/575.20 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 575.20 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 197,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,960.83/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.52

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