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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 508.26 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 508.26 and 202.52 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 508.26 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/508.26 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 508.26 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 102,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.31/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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