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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 507.57 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 507.57 and 202.02 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 507.57 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/507.57 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 507.57 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 102,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,539.29/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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