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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 505.94 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 505.94 and 318.12 is: 438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 505.94 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/505.94 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 505.94 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 160,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,949.63/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.17

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