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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.13, 512.49 and 364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.13, 512.49 and 364.05 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.13 : 512.49 = 364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.13/512.49 = 364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.13x = 512.49 × 364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.13x = 186,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,574.95/372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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