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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 507.19 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 507.19 and 243.34 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 507.19 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/507.19 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 507.19 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 123,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,417.08/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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