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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.28, 559.91 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.28, 559.91 and 335.39 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.28 : 559.91 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.28/559.91 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.28x = 559.91 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.28x = 187,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,783.74/374.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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