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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.41, 508.42 and 202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.41, 508.42 and 202.63 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.41 : 508.42 = 202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.41/508.42 = 202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.41x = 508.42 × 202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.41x = 103,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,020.13/368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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