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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 520.48 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 520.48 and 346.64 is: 477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 520.48 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/520.48 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 520.48 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 180,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,419.19/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.70

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