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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.98, 507.93 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.98, 507.93 and 243.72 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.98 : 507.93 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.98/507.93 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.98x = 507.93 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.98x = 123,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,792.70/367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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