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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 577.86 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 577.86 and 341.88 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 577.86 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/577.86 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 577.86 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 197,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,558.78/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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