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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 506.68 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 506.68 and 312.36 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 506.68 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/506.68 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 506.68 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 158,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,266.56/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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