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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.89, 498.03 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.89, 498.03 and 203.55 is: 280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.89 : 498.03 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.89/498.03 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.89x = 498.03 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.89x = 101,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,374.01/360.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.90

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