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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 497.93 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 497.93 and 203.47 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 497.93 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/497.93 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 497.93 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 101,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,313.42/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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