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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 562.80 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 562.80 and 334.84 is: 502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 562.80 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/562.80 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 562.80 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 188,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,447.95/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.31

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