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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.96, 507.22 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.96, 507.22 and 312.52 is: 430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.96 : 507.22 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.96/507.22 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.96x = 507.22 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.96x = 158,516.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,516.39/367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.80

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