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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 521.93 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 521.93 and 363.11 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 521.93 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/521.93 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 521.93 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 189,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,516.30/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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