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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.66, 523.58 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.66, 523.58 and 364.30 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.66 : 523.58 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.66/523.58 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.66x = 523.58 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.66x = 190,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,737.58/377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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