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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 575.49 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 575.49 and 344.63 is: 514.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 575.49 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/575.49 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 575.49 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 198,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,328.24/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.27

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