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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 512.27 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 512.27 and 363.24 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 512.27 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/512.27 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 512.27 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 186,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,076.95/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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