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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 516.15 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 516.15 and 369.54 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 516.15 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/516.15 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 516.15 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 190,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,738.07/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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