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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.57, 560.70 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.57, 560.70 and 335.54 is: 502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.57 : 560.70 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.57/560.70 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.57x = 560.70 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.57x = 188,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,134.47/374.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.27

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