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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 509.33 and 203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 509.33 and 203.29 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 509.33 = 203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/509.33 = 203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 509.33 × 203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 103,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,541.70/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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