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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 511.72 and 367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 511.72 and 367.99 is: 504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 511.72 = 367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/511.72 = 367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 511.72 × 367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 188,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,308.52/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.23

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