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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.09, 509.30 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.09, 509.30 and 203.31 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 509.30 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/509.30 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 509.30 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 103,543.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,543.24/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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