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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 567.25 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 567.25 and 335.72 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 567.25 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/567.25 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 567.25 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 190,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,437.17/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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