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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 561.57 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 561.57 and 341.61 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 561.57 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/561.57 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 561.57 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 191,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,837.93/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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