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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.67, 508.76 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.67, 508.76 and 202.89 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.67 : 508.76 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.67/508.76 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.67x = 508.76 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.67x = 103,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,222.32/368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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