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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.05, 529.66 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.05, 529.66 and 344.16 is: 474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.05 : 529.66 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.05/529.66 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.05x = 529.66 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.05x = 182,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,287.79/384.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.65

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