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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.17, 513.03 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.17, 513.03 and 363.25 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.17 : 513.03 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.17/513.03 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.17x = 513.03 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.17x = 186,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,360.15/370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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