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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 507.18 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 507.18 and 364.24 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 507.18 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/507.18 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 507.18 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 184,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,735.24/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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