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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 560.64 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 560.64 and 335.60 is: 502.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 560.64 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/560.64 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 560.64 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 188,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,150.78/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.92

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