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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 506.61 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 506.61 and 312.60 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 506.61 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/506.61 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 506.61 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 158,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,366.29/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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