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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.59, 507.26 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.59, 507.26 and 201.81 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.59 : 507.26 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.59/507.26 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.59x = 507.26 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.59x = 102,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,370.14/367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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