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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.71, 513.29 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.71, 513.29 and 364.64 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.71 : 513.29 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.71/513.29 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.71x = 513.29 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.71x = 187,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,163.90/372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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