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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 507.36 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 507.36 and 243.32 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 507.36 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/507.36 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 507.36 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 123,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,450.84/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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