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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 516.18 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 516.18 and 366.72 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 516.18 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/516.18 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 516.18 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 189,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,293.53/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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