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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 520.66 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 520.66 and 359.32 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 520.66 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/520.66 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 520.66 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 187,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,083.55/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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