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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 566.87 and 346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 566.87 and 346.93 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 566.87 = 346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/566.87 = 346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 566.87 × 346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 196,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,661.37/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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