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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 567.99 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 567.99 and 343.89 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 567.99 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/567.99 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 567.99 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 195,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,326.08/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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