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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 514.98 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 514.98 and 366.87 is: 506.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 514.98 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/514.98 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 514.98 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 188,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,930.71/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.04

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