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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.31, 506.66 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.31, 506.66 and 318.10 is: 438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.31 : 506.66 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.31/506.66 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.31x = 506.66 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.31x = 161,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,164.42/367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.78

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