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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 508.33 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 508.33 and 360.93 is: 495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 508.33 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/508.33 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 508.33 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 183,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,467.20/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.17

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