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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.64, 517.48 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.64, 517.48 and 369.04 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.64 : 517.48 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.64/517.48 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.64x = 517.48 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.64x = 190,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,970.82/372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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