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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 518.75 and 345.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 518.75 and 345.11 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 518.75 = 345.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/518.75 = 345.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 518.75 × 345.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 179,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,025.81/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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