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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 574.75 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 574.75 and 344.13 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 574.75 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/574.75 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 574.75 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 197,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,788.72/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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