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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 561.53 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 561.53 and 335.34 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 561.53 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/561.53 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 561.53 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 188,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,304.31/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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