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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 508.37 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 508.37 and 200.33 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 508.37 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/508.37 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 508.37 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 101,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,844.11/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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