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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 518.44 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 518.44 and 370.25 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 518.44 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/518.44 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 518.44 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 191,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,955.49/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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