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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 507.18 and 201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 507.18 and 201.73 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 507.18 = 201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/507.18 = 201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 507.18 × 201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 102,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,313.42/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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