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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.63, 521.34 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.63, 521.34 and 363.06 is: 499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.63 : 521.34 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.63/521.34 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.63x = 521.34 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.63x = 189,277.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,277.70/378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.90

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