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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 519.21 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 519.21 and 347.09 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 519.21 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/519.21 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 519.21 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 180,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,210.00/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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