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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 562.44 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 562.44 and 335.75 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 562.44 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/562.44 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 562.44 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 188,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,836.42/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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