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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 517.86 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 517.86 and 366.16 is: 503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 517.86 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/517.86 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 517.86 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 189,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,619.62/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.72

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