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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.49, 507.17 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.49, 507.17 and 201.74 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.49 : 507.17 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.49/507.17 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.49x = 507.17 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.49x = 102,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,314.44/367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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