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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 518.40 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 518.40 and 364.80 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 518.40 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/518.40 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 518.40 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 189,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,112.32/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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