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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 520.14 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 520.14 and 365.88 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 520.14 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/520.14 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 520.14 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 190,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,308.82/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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