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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 508.35 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 508.35 and 202.58 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 508.35 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/508.35 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 508.35 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 102,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,982.81/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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