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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 561.16 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 561.16 and 337.24 is: 503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 561.16 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/561.16 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 561.16 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 189,245.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,245.60/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.15

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