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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.36, 564.96 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.36, 564.96 and 340.10 is: 509.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.36 : 564.96 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.36/564.96 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.36x = 564.96 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.36x = 192,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,142.90/377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.18

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