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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 563.97 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 563.97 and 344.85 is: 516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 563.97 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/563.97 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 563.97 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 194,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,485.05/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.23

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