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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.28, 520.32 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.28, 520.32 and 363.16 is: 499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.28 : 520.32 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.28/520.32 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.28x = 520.32 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.28x = 188,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,959.41/378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.52

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