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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 563.88 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 563.88 and 332.85 is: 498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 563.88 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/563.88 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 563.88 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 187,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,687.46/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.82

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