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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.38, 497.33 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.38, 497.33 and 202.99 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.38 : 497.33 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.38/497.33 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.38x = 497.33 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.38x = 100,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,953.02/360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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