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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 559.89 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 559.89 and 334.16 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 559.89 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/559.89 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 559.89 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 187,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,093.41/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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