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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 564.39 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 564.39 and 336.03 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 564.39 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/564.39 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 564.39 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 189,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,651.97/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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