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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.75, 515.37 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.75, 515.37 and 366.90 is: 507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.75 : 515.37 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.75/515.37 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.75x = 515.37 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.75x = 189,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,089.25/372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.28

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