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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 562.77 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 562.77 and 331.08 is: 495.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 562.77 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/562.77 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 562.77 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 186,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,321.89/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.43

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