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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 565.03 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 565.03 and 346.52 is: 519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 565.03 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/565.03 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 565.03 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 195,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,789.64/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.49

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