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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 562.83 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 562.83 and 336.24 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 562.83 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/562.83 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 562.83 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 189,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,245.96/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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