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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 500.80 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 500.80 and 243.34 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 500.80 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/500.80 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 500.80 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 121,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,863.46/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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