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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 578.40 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 578.40 and 340.23 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 578.40 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/578.40 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 578.40 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 196,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,789.03/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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