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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.42, 518.50 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.42, 518.50 and 370.30 is: 511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.42 : 518.50 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.42/518.50 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.42x = 518.50 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.42x = 192,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,000.55/375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.43

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