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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 563.95 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 563.95 and 347.96 is: 520.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 563.95 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/563.95 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 563.95 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 196,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,232.04/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.97

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