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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.77, 507.55 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.77, 507.55 and 243.21 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.77 : 507.55 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.77/507.55 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.77x = 507.55 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.77x = 123,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,441.24/367.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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