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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 508.51 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 508.51 and 202.71 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 508.51 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/508.51 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 508.51 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 103,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,079.29/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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