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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.53, 497.55 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.53, 497.55 and 203.16 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.53 : 497.55 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.53/497.55 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.53x = 497.55 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.53x = 101,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,082.86/360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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