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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 561.83 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 561.83 and 336.29 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 561.83 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/561.83 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 561.83 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 188,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,933.32/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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