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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 517.14 and 364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 517.14 and 364.55 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 517.14 = 364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/517.14 = 364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 517.14 × 364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 188,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,523.39/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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