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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.42 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.42 and 348.48 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.42 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.42 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.42 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 181,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,702.70/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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