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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 506.40 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 506.40 and 364.56 is: 496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 506.40 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/506.40 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 506.40 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 184,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,613.18/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.59

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