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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 497.80 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 497.80 and 203.42 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 497.80 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/497.80 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 497.80 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 101,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,263.00/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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