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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 564.15 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 564.15 and 344.98 is: 516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 564.15 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/564.15 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 564.15 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 194,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,620.47/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.40

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