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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 518.19 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 518.19 and 368.10 is: 507.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 518.19 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/518.19 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 518.19 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 190,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,745.74/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.44

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