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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 573.63 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 573.63 and 343.54 is: 512.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 573.63 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/573.63 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 573.63 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 197,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,066.21/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.46

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