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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.13, 563.03 and 344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.13, 563.03 and 344.23 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.13 : 563.03 = 344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.13/563.03 = 344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.13x = 563.03 × 344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.13x = 193,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,811.82/376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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