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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 565.37 and 337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 565.37 and 337.76 is: 507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 565.37 = 337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/565.37 = 337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 565.37 × 337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 190,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,957.68/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.73

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