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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.07, 506.55 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.07, 506.55 and 201.28 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.07 : 506.55 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.07/506.55 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.07x = 506.55 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.07x = 101,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,957.12/367.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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