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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 509.46 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 509.46 and 203.42 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 509.46 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/509.46 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 509.46 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 103,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,631.81/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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