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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 507.15 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 507.15 and 201.74 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 507.15 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/507.15 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 507.15 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 102,309.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,309.91/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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