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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 565.35 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 565.35 and 336.65 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 565.35 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/565.35 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 565.35 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 190,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,322.25/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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