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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.76, 566.04 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.76, 566.04 and 345.36 is: 517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.76 : 566.04 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.76/566.04 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.76x = 566.04 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.76x = 195,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,487.57/377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.49

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