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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 507.69 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 507.69 and 243.36 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 507.69 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/507.69 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 507.69 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 123,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,551.44/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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