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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 497.78 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 497.78 and 203.32 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 497.78 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/497.78 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 497.78 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 101,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,208.63/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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