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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 577.11 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 577.11 and 342.82 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 577.11 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/577.11 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 577.11 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 197,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,844.85/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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