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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 565.09 and 345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 565.09 and 345.78 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 565.09 = 345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/565.09 = 345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 565.09 × 345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 195,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,395.96/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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