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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.31, 576.56 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.31, 576.56 and 348.15 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.31 : 576.56 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.31/576.56 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.31x = 576.56 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.31x = 200,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,729.36/384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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