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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.46, 497.37 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.46, 497.37 and 203.10 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.46 : 497.37 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.46/497.37 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.46x = 497.37 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.46x = 101,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,013.98/360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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