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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 520.68 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 520.68 and 337.07 is: 466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 520.68 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/520.68 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 520.68 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 175,508.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,508.17/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.18

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