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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 520.74 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 520.74 and 367.32 is: 506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 520.74 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/520.74 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 520.74 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 191,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,278.22/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.24

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