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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.01, 535.78 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.01, 535.78 and 203.07 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.01 : 535.78 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.01/535.78 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.01x = 535.78 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.01x = 108,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,803.11/357.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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