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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 507.91 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 507.91 and 243.67 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 507.91 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/507.91 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 507.91 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 123,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,762.43/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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