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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 519.41 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 519.41 and 346.95 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 519.41 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/519.41 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 519.41 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 180,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,209.30/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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