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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 518.72 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 518.72 and 368.12 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 518.72 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/518.72 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 518.72 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 190,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,951.21/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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