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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.25, 515.46 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.25, 515.46 and 361.67 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.25 : 515.46 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.25/515.46 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.25x = 515.46 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.25x = 186,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,425.20/376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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