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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 553.13 and 202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 553.13 and 202.03 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 553.13 = 202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/553.13 = 202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 553.13 × 202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 111,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,748.85/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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