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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.21, 509.51 and 203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.21, 509.51 and 203.43 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.21 : 509.51 = 203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.21/509.51 = 203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.21x = 509.51 × 203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.21x = 103,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,648.60/369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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