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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 539.09 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 539.09 and 203.52 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 539.09 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/539.09 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 539.09 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 109,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,714.58/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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