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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 509.53 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 509.53 and 203.44 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 509.53 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/509.53 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 509.53 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 103,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,659.10/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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