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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.39, 562.29 and 343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.39, 562.29 and 343.92 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.39 : 562.29 = 343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.39/562.29 = 343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.39x = 562.29 × 343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.39x = 193,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,382.78/374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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