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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.05, 509.67 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.05, 509.67 and 363.30 is: 500.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.05 : 509.67 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.05/509.67 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.05x = 509.67 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.05x = 185,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,163.11/370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.37

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