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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 560.39 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 560.39 and 334.52 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 560.39 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/560.39 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 560.39 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 187,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,461.66/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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