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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.72, 513.66 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.72, 513.66 and 364.24 is: 504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.72 : 513.66 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.72/513.66 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.72x = 513.66 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.72x = 187,095.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,095.52/370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.68

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