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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.19, 529.82 and 343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.19, 529.82 and 343.15 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.19 : 529.82 = 343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.19/529.82 = 343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.19x = 529.82 × 343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.19x = 181,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,806.02/384.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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