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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.82, 580.36 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.82, 580.36 and 342.26 is: 512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.82 : 580.36 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.82/580.36 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.82x = 580.36 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.82x = 198,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,634.01/387.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.18

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