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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.92, 561.66 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.92, 561.66 and 335.96 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.92 : 561.66 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.92/561.66 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.92x = 561.66 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.92x = 188,695.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,695.29/374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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