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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 563.76 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 563.76 and 346.32 is: 518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 563.76 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/563.76 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 563.76 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 195,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,241.36/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.49

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