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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 561.14 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 561.14 and 335.75 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 561.14 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/561.14 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 561.14 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 188,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,398.27/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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