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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 578.16 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 578.16 and 342.32 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 578.16 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/578.16 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 578.16 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 197,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,915.73/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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