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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 511.82 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 511.82 and 367.64 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 511.82 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/511.82 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 511.82 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 188,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,165.50/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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