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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.85 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.85 and 333.65 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.85 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.85 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.85 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 187,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,124.80/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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