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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 568.14 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 568.14 and 342.70 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 568.14 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/568.14 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 568.14 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 194,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,701.58/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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