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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.59, 508.65 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.59, 508.65 and 202.80 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.59 : 508.65 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.59/508.65 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.59x = 508.65 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.59x = 103,152.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,152.22/368.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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