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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 562.62 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 562.62 and 347.37 is: 518.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 562.62 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/562.62 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 562.62 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 195,437.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,437.31/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.00

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