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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.75, 559.89 and 334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.75, 559.89 and 334.87 is: 498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 559.89 = 334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/559.89 = 334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 559.89 × 334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 187,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,488.96/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.97

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