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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 507.42 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 507.42 and 309.36 is: 426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 507.42 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/507.42 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 507.42 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 156,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,975.45/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.93

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