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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.41, 507.03 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.41, 507.03 and 201.64 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.41 : 507.03 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.41/507.03 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.41x = 507.03 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.41x = 102,237.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237.53/367.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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