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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 562.14 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 562.14 and 334.35 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 562.14 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/562.14 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 562.14 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 187,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,951.51/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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