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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 562.63 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 562.63 and 336.75 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 562.63 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/562.63 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 562.63 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 189,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,465.65/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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