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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 551.07 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 551.07 and 243.68 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 551.07 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/551.07 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 551.07 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 134,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,284.74/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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