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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 507.06 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 507.06 and 243 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 507.06 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/507.06 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 507.06 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 123,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,215.58/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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