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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.12, 566.08 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.12, 566.08 and 334.06 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.12 : 566.08 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.12/566.08 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.12x = 566.08 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.12x = 189,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,104.68/377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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