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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.63, 497.68 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.63, 497.68 and 203.25 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.63 : 497.68 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.63/497.68 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.63x = 497.68 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.63x = 101,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,152.46/360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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