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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 513.96 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 513.96 and 369.24 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 513.96 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/513.96 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 513.96 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 189,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,774.59/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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