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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 516.36 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 516.36 and 343.68 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 516.36 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/516.36 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 516.36 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 177,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,462.60/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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