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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.32, 509.67 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.32, 509.67 and 203.53 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.32 : 509.67 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.32/509.67 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.32x = 509.67 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.32x = 103,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,734.68/369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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