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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 518.31 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 518.31 and 346.11 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 518.31 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/518.31 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 518.31 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 179,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,392.27/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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