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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 518.86 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 518.86 and 370.04 is: 513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 518.86 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/518.86 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 518.86 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 191,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,998.95/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.86

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