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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 518.88 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 518.88 and 343.44 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 518.88 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/518.88 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 518.88 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 178,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,204.15/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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