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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 511.40 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 511.40 and 366.24 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 511.40 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/511.40 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 511.40 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 187,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,295.14/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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