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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 560.67 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 560.67 and 335.37 is: 499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 560.67 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/560.67 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 560.67 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 188,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,034.63/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.70

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