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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 563.72 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 563.72 and 334.89 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 563.72 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/563.72 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 563.72 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 188,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,782.52/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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