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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 508.45 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 508.45 and 202.66 is: 279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 508.45 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/508.45 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 508.45 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 103,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,042.48/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.68

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