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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 518.35 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 518.35 and 368.68 is: 507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 518.35 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/518.35 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 518.35 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 191,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,103.27/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.68

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