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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.27, 521.37 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.27, 521.37 and 368.01 is: 507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.27 : 521.37 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.27/521.37 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.27x = 521.37 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.27x = 191,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,869.37/378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.23

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