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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.70, 519.59 and 345.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.70, 519.59 and 345.72 is: 476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.70 : 519.59 = 345.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.70/519.59 = 345.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.70x = 519.59 × 345.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.70x = 179,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,630.93/376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.85

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