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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 507.81 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 507.81 and 243.59 is: 336.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 507.81 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/507.81 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 507.81 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 123,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,694.90/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.28

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