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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 507.20 and 284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 507.20 and 284.30 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 507.20 = 284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/507.20 = 284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 507.20 × 284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 144,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,193.00/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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