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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.00, 507.77 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.00, 507.77 and 243.61 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.00 : 507.77 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.00/507.77 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.00x = 507.77 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.00x = 123,698.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,698.18/368.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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