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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375, 515.08 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375, 515.08 and 364.06 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 515.08 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/515.08 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 515.08 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 187,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,520.02/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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