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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.96, 519.36 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.96, 519.36 and 347.68 is: 479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.96 : 519.36 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.96/519.36 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.96x = 519.36 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.96x = 180,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,571.08/376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.02

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