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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507 and 318.35 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 161,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,400.92/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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