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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.42, 507.02 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.42, 507.02 and 201.62 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.42 : 507.02 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.42/507.02 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.42x = 507.02 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.42x = 102,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,225.37/367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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