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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 507.23 and 201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 507.23 and 201.77 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 507.23 = 201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/507.23 = 201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 507.23 × 201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 102,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,342.79/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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