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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.23, 516.77 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.23, 516.77 and 361.99 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.23 : 516.77 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.23/516.77 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.23x = 516.77 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.23x = 187,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,065.57/374.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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