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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 509.58 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 509.58 and 312.88 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 509.58 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/509.58 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 509.58 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 159,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437.39/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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