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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 509.67 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 509.67 and 368.70 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 509.67 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/509.67 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 509.67 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 187,915.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,915.33/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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