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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 507.33 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 507.33 and 243.59 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 507.33 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/507.33 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 507.33 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 123,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,577.98/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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