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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 563.20 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 563.20 and 347.46 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 563.20 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/563.20 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 563.20 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 195,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,689.47/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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