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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 500.87 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 500.87 and 203.44 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 500.87 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/500.87 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 500.87 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 101,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,896.99/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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