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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 514.13 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 514.13 and 365.24 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 514.13 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/514.13 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 514.13 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 187,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,776.44/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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