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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.60, 513.54 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.60, 513.54 and 367.56 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.60 : 513.54 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.60/513.54 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.60x = 513.54 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.60x = 188,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,756.76/372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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