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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 507.03 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 507.03 and 243.03 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 507.03 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/507.03 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 507.03 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 123,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,223.50/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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