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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 560.62 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 560.62 and 335.41 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 560.62 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/560.62 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 560.62 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 188,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,037.55/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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