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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 517.68 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 517.68 and 370.56 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 517.68 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/517.68 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 517.68 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 191,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,831.50/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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