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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 562.96 and 344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 562.96 and 344.79 is: 516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 562.96 = 344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/562.96 = 344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 562.96 × 344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 194,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,102.98/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.86

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