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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 565.38 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 565.38 and 334.25 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 565.38 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/565.38 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 565.38 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 188,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,975.44/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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