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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 559.38 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 559.38 and 335.68 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 559.38 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/559.38 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 559.38 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 187,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,772.68/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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