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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 563.09 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 563.09 and 342.64 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 563.09 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/563.09 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 563.09 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 192,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,937.16/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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