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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 529.38 and 340.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 529.38 and 340.15 is: 468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 529.38 = 340.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/529.38 = 340.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 529.38 × 340.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 180,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,068.61/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.26

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