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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 507.72 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 507.72 and 312.86 is: 431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 507.72 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/507.72 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 507.72 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 158,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,845.28/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.79

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