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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.27, 506.47 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.27, 506.47 and 315 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.27 : 506.47 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.27/506.47 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.27x = 506.47 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.27x = 159,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,538.05/367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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