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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.31, 575.35 and 344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.31, 575.35 and 344.74 is: 516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.31 : 575.35 = 344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.31/575.35 = 344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.31x = 575.35 × 344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.31x = 198,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,343.86/384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.11

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