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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 509.67 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 509.67 and 203.58 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 509.67 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/509.67 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 509.67 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 103,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,758.62/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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