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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 517.18 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 517.18 and 367.08 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 517.18 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/517.18 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 517.18 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 189,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,846.43/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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