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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.57, 565.38 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.57, 565.38 and 342.93 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.57 : 565.38 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.57/565.38 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.57x = 565.38 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.57x = 193,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,885.76/377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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