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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 507.86 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 507.86 and 235.24 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 507.86 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/507.86 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 507.86 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 119,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,468.99/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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