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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 561.66 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 561.66 and 336.90 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 561.66 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/561.66 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 561.66 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 189,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,223.25/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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