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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 507.84 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 507.84 and 302.28 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 507.84 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/507.84 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 507.84 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 153,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,509.88/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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