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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 563.72 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 563.72 and 345.63 is: 517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 563.72 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/563.72 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 563.72 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 194,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,836.82/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.62

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