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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.62, 510.07 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.62, 510.07 and 201.57 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.62 : 510.07 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.62/510.07 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.62x = 510.07 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.62x = 102,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,815.58/369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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