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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 509.41 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 509.41 and 203.35 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 509.41 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/509.41 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 509.41 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 103,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,588.75/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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