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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.73, 561.80 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.73, 561.80 and 335.39 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.73 : 561.80 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.73/561.80 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.73x = 561.80 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.73x = 188,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,420.13/373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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