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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 498.02 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 498.02 and 203.56 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 498.02 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/498.02 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 498.02 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 101,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,376.95/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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