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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.49, 506.99 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.49, 506.99 and 243.29 is: 335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.49 : 506.99 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.49/506.99 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.49x = 506.99 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.49x = 123,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,344.38/367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.64

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