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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.35, 508.31 and 202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.35, 508.31 and 202.57 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.35 : 508.31 = 202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.35/508.31 = 202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.35x = 508.31 × 202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.35x = 102,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,966.83/368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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