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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 507.51 and 241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 507.51 and 241.81 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 507.51 = 241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/507.51 = 241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 507.51 × 241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 122,719.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,719.72/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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