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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.87, 519.06 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.87, 519.06 and 364.29 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.87 : 519.06 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.87/519.06 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.87x = 519.06 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.87x = 189,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,088.37/378.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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