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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 560.42 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 560.42 and 334.59 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 560.42 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/560.42 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 560.42 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 187,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,509.25/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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