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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 507.29 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 507.29 and 201.83 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 507.29 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/507.29 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 507.29 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 102,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,382.80/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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