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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 507.12 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 507.12 and 290.16 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 507.12 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/507.12 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 507.12 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 147,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,145.94/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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