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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.66, 518.83 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.66, 518.83 and 370.54 is: 511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.66 : 518.83 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.66/518.83 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.66x = 518.83 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.66x = 192,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,245.11/375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.76

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