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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 522.45 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 522.45 and 363.48 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 522.45 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/522.45 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 522.45 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 189,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,901.49/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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