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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 507.41 and 201.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 507.41 and 201.91 is: 278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 507.41 = 201.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/507.41 = 201.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 507.41 × 201.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 102,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,449.44/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.63

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