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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 509.34 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 509.34 and 203.30 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 509.34 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/509.34 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 509.34 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 103,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,548.82/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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