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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 520.17 and 346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 520.17 and 346.15 is: 477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 520.17 = 346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/520.17 = 346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 520.17 × 346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 180,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,056.85/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.45

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