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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 562.35 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 562.35 and 334.65 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 562.35 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/562.35 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 562.35 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 188,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,190.43/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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