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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.93, 507.30 and 304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.93, 507.30 and 304.93 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.93 : 507.30 = 304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.93/507.30 = 304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.93x = 507.30 × 304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.93x = 154,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,688.45/367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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