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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 497.82 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.81, 497.82 and 203.43 is: 280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.81 : 497.82 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.81/497.82 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.81x = 497.82 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.81x = 101,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,271.52/360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.68

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