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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 508.92 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 508.92 and 203.01 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 508.92 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/508.92 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 508.92 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 103,315.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,315.85/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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