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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.97, 507.65 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.97, 507.65 and 241.90 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.97 : 507.65 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.97/507.65 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.97x = 507.65 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.97x = 122,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,798.06/367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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