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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 535.01 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 535.01 and 343.13 is: 473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 535.01 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/535.01 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 535.01 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 183,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,573.59/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.96

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