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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.65, 568.51 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.65, 568.51 and 343.63 is: 517.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.65 : 568.51 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.65/568.51 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.65x = 568.51 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.65x = 195,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,357.09/377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.30

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