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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 507.51 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 507.51 and 302.37 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 507.51 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/507.51 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 507.51 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 153,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,455.80/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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