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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 530.48 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 530.48 and 342.56 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 530.48 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/530.48 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 530.48 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 181,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,720.76/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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