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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.80, 516.72 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.80, 516.72 and 365.44 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.80 : 516.72 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.80/516.72 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.80x = 516.72 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.80x = 188,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,830.16/374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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