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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 507.24 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 507.24 and 201.76 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 507.24 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/507.24 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 507.24 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 102,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,340.74/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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