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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.49, 507.15 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.49, 507.15 and 201.71 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.49 : 507.15 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.49/507.15 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.49x = 507.15 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.49x = 102,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,298.49/367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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