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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 507.14 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 507.14 and 201.71 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 507.14 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/507.14 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 507.14 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 102,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,291.67/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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