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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 509.57 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 509.57 and 203.46 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 509.57 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/509.57 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 509.57 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 103,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,677.11/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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