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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 507.59 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 507.59 and 342.07 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 507.59 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/507.59 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 507.59 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 173,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,627.06/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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