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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 520.29 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 520.29 and 346.04 is: 477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 520.29 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/520.29 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 520.29 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 180,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,041.15/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.56

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