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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.22 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.22 and 345.45 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.22 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.22 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.22 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 179,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,366.93/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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