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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.49, 507 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.49, 507 and 227.52 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.49 : 507 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.49/507 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.49x = 507 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.49x = 115,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,352.64/367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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