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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 506.61 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 506.61 and 312.24 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 506.61 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/506.61 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 506.61 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 158,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,183.91/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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