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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.20, 565.24 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.20, 565.24 and 336.16 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.20 : 565.24 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.20/565.24 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.20x = 565.24 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.20x = 190,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,011.08/377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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