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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 518.49 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 518.49 and 363.24 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 518.49 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/518.49 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 518.49 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 188,336.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,336.31/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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