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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.68, 508.76 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.68, 508.76 and 200.63 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.68 : 508.76 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.68/508.76 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.68x = 508.76 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.68x = 102,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069.98/368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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