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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 513.09 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 513.09 and 364.50 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 513.09 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/513.09 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 513.09 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 187,021.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,021.31/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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