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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 574.70 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 574.70 and 344.22 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 574.70 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/574.70 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 574.70 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 197,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,823.23/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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