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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 565.94 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 565.94 and 343.71 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 565.94 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/565.94 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 565.94 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 194,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,522.22/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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