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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.41, 497.33 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.41, 497.33 and 203.01 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.41 : 497.33 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.41/497.33 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.41x = 497.33 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.41x = 100,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,960.48/360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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