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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 516.51 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 516.51 and 366.57 is: 504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 516.51 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/516.51 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 516.51 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 189,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,337.07/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.80

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