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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 507.20 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 507.20 and 243.24 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 507.20 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/507.20 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 507.20 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 123,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,371.33/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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