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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 521.01 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 521.01 and 347.94 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 521.01 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/521.01 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 521.01 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 181,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,280.22/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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