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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.57, 507.27 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.57, 507.27 and 243.15 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.57 : 507.27 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.57/507.27 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.57x = 507.27 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.57x = 123,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,342.70/367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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