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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 575.64 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 575.64 and 345.60 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 575.64 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/575.64 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 575.64 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 198,941.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,941.18/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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