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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.37, 519.72 and 364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.37, 519.72 and 364.75 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.37 : 519.72 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.37/519.72 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.37x = 519.72 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.37x = 189,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,568.13/376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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