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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 518.16 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 518.16 and 367.04 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 518.16 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/518.16 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 518.16 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 190,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,185.45/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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