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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 565.32 and 345.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 565.32 and 345.56 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 565.32 = 345.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/565.32 = 345.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 565.32 × 345.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 195,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,351.98/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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