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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 507.08 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 507.08 and 242.97 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 507.08 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/507.08 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 507.08 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 123,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,204.01/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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