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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.35, 509.71 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.35, 509.71 and 203.57 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.35 : 509.71 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.35/509.71 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.35x = 509.71 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.35x = 103,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,762.62/369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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