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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.05, 576.32 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.05, 576.32 and 348.13 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.05 : 576.32 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.05/576.32 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.05x = 576.32 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.05x = 200,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,633.26/385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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