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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.19, 562.62 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.19, 562.62 and 335.36 is: 501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.19 : 562.62 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.19/562.62 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.19x = 562.62 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.19x = 188,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,677.43/376.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.55

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