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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 520.79 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 520.79 and 347.95 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 520.79 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/520.79 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 520.79 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 181,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,208.88/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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