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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.12 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.12 and 339.42 is: 509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.12 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.12 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.12 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 191,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,473.61/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.05

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