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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 561.92 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 561.92 and 335.44 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 561.92 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/561.92 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 561.92 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 188,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,490.44/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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