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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.72 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.72 and 200.59 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.72 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.72 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.72 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 102,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,044.14/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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