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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.87, 497.96 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.87, 497.96 and 203.48 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.87 : 497.96 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.87/497.96 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.87x = 497.96 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.87x = 101,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,324.90/360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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