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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564 and 346.20 is: 519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 195,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,256.80/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.02

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