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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.68, 562.38 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.68, 562.38 and 338.96 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.68 : 562.38 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.68/562.38 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.68x = 562.38 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.68x = 190,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,624.32/375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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