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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 560.07 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 560.07 and 334.80 is: 502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 560.07 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/560.07 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 560.07 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 187,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,511.44/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.77

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