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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 507.48 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 507.48 and 312.44 is: 431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 507.48 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/507.48 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 507.48 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 158,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,557.05/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.10

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