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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 506.31 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 506.31 and 318.48 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 506.31 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/506.31 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 506.31 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 161,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,249.61/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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