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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.69, 508.79 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.69, 508.79 and 202.93 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.69 : 508.79 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.69/508.79 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.69x = 508.79 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.69x = 103,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,249.71/368.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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