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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 560.45 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 560.45 and 343.11 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 560.45 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/560.45 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 560.45 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 192,296.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,296.00/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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