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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 518.58 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 518.58 and 368.07 is: 506.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 518.58 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/518.58 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 518.58 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 190,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,873.74/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.85

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