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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 511.32 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 511.32 and 368.76 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 511.32 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/511.32 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 511.32 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 188,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,554.36/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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