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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 508.64 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 508.64 and 202.79 is: 279.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 508.64 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/508.64 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 508.64 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 103,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,143.55/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.85

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