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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.70 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.70 and 340.11 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.70 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.70 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.70 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 177,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,093.58/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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