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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 507.32 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 507.32 and 315.32 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 507.32 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/507.32 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 507.32 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 159,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,968.14/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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