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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 518.10 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 518.10 and 363.84 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 518.10 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/518.10 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 518.10 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 188,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,505.50/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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