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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 574.31 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 574.31 and 343.14 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 574.31 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/574.31 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 574.31 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 197,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,068.73/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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