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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 519.01 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 519.01 and 366.12 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 519.01 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/519.01 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 519.01 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 190,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,019.03/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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