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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 509.60 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 509.60 and 363.12 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 509.60 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/509.60 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 509.60 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 185,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,045.95/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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