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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 508.78 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 508.78 and 202.89 is: 279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 508.78 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/508.78 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 508.78 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 103,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,226.37/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.97

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