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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 519.75 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 519.75 and 372.06 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 519.75 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/519.75 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 519.75 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 193,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378.19/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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