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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.99, 561.74 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.99, 561.74 and 336.96 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.99 : 561.74 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.99/561.74 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.99x = 561.74 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.99x = 189,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,282.23/374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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