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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.62, 565.34 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.62, 565.34 and 333.56 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.62 : 565.34 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.62/565.34 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.62x = 565.34 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.62x = 188,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,570.32/376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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