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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.18, 511.21 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.18, 511.21 and 367.23 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.18 : 511.21 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.18/511.21 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.18x = 511.21 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.18x = 187,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,734.02/371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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