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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.98, 563.63 and 334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.98, 563.63 and 334.97 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.98 : 563.63 = 334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.98/563.63 = 334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.98x = 563.63 × 334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.98x = 188,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,796.76/375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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