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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 564.83 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 564.83 and 335.64 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 564.83 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/564.83 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 564.83 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 189,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,579.54/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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