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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 521.61 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 521.61 and 360.89 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 521.61 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/521.61 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 521.61 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 188,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,241.83/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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