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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 575.34 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 575.34 and 348.58 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 575.34 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/575.34 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 575.34 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 200,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,552.02/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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