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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 561.26 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 561.26 and 334.43 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 561.26 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/561.26 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 561.26 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 187,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,702.32/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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