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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 563.49 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 563.49 and 348.84 is: 522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 563.49 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/563.49 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 563.49 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 196,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,567.85/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.54

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