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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.58, 575.76 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.58, 575.76 and 345.02 is: 516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.58 : 575.76 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.58/575.76 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.58x = 575.76 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.58x = 198,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,648.72/384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.53

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