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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 508.39 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 508.39 and 202.62 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 508.39 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/508.39 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 508.39 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 103,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,009.66/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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