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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 563.03 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 563.03 and 334.66 is: 499.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 563.03 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/563.03 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 563.03 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 188,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,423.62/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.15

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