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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.96, 515.16 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.96, 515.16 and 367.20 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.96 : 515.16 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.96/515.16 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.96x = 515.16 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.96x = 189,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,166.75/372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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