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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.23, 511.90 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.23, 511.90 and 364.39 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.23 : 511.90 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.23/511.90 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.23x = 511.90 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.23x = 186,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,528.23/370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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