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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.55, 561.09 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.55, 561.09 and 336.21 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.55 : 561.09 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.55/561.09 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.55x = 561.09 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.55x = 188,644.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,644.07/374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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