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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 517.83 and 365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 517.83 and 365.05 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 517.83 = 365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/517.83 = 365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 517.83 × 365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 189,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,033.84/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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