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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.40, 518.10 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.40, 518.10 and 368.20 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.40 : 518.10 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.40/518.10 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.40x = 518.10 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.40x = 190,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,764.42/375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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