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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 562.56 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 562.56 and 346.04 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 562.56 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/562.56 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 562.56 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 194,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,668.26/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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