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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 521.30 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 521.30 and 346.95 is: 478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 521.30 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/521.30 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 521.30 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 180,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,863.30/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.55

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