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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.68, 577.80 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.68, 577.80 and 342.48 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.68 : 577.80 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.68/577.80 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.68x = 577.80 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.68x = 197,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,884.94/385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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