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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 507.60 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 507.60 and 318.24 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 507.60 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/507.60 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 507.60 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 161,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,538.62/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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