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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.71, 518.39 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.71, 518.39 and 367.46 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.71 : 518.39 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.71/518.39 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.71x = 518.39 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.71x = 190,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,487.42/377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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