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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.80, 497.87 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.80, 497.87 and 203.42 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.80 : 497.87 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.80/497.87 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.80x = 497.87 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.80x = 101,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,277.22/360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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