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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.32, 514.85 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.32, 514.85 and 364.41 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.32 : 514.85 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.32/514.85 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.32x = 514.85 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.32x = 187,614.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,614.67/373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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