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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.71, 508.78 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.71, 508.78 and 202.92 is: 280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.71 : 508.78 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.71/508.78 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.71x = 508.78 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.71x = 103,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,241.64/368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.01

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