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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 507.56 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 507.56 and 202.01 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 507.56 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/507.56 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 507.56 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 102,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,532.20/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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