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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 497.61 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 497.61 and 203.24 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 497.61 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/497.61 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 497.61 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 101,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,131.77/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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