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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.83, 508.97 and 200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.83, 508.97 and 200.77 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.83 : 508.97 = 200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.83/508.97 = 200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.83x = 508.97 × 200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.83x = 102,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,185.91/368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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