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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 510.99 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 510.99 and 364.12 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 510.99 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/510.99 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 510.99 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 186,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,061.68/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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