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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 563.10 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 563.10 and 335.16 is: 502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 563.10 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/563.10 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 563.10 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 188,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,728.60/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.95

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