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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 506.78 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 506.78 and 241.27 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 506.78 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/506.78 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 506.78 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 122,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,270.81/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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