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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 497.94 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 497.94 and 203.49 is: 280.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 497.94 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/497.94 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 497.94 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 101,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,325.81/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.85

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