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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 518.81 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 518.81 and 368.64 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 518.81 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/518.81 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 518.81 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 191,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,254.12/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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