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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 562.86 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 562.86 and 335.25 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 562.86 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/562.86 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 562.86 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 188,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,698.82/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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