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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 519.73 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 519.73 and 369.68 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 519.73 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/519.73 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 519.73 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 192,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,133.79/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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