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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 513.25 and 364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 513.25 and 364.61 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 513.25 = 364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/513.25 = 364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 513.25 × 364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 187,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,133.97/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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