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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 513.13 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 513.13 and 364.44 is: 499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 513.13 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/513.13 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 513.13 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 187,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,005.10/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.99

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