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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 508.56 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 508.56 and 202.74 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 508.56 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/508.56 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 508.56 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 103,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,105.45/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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