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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 509.28 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 509.28 and 203.28 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 509.28 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/509.28 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 509.28 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 103,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,526.44/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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