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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 564.51 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 564.51 and 345.30 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 564.51 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/564.51 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 564.51 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 194,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,925.30/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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