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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.95, 566.30 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.95, 566.30 and 332.26 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.95 : 566.30 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.95/566.30 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.95x = 566.30 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.95x = 188,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,159.13/376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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