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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.32, 516.22 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.32, 516.22 and 365.41 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.32 : 516.22 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.32/516.22 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.32x = 516.22 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.32x = 188,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,631.95/374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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