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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 566.70 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 566.70 and 345.22 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 566.70 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/566.70 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 566.70 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 195,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,636.17/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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