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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.36, 509.68 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.36, 509.68 and 203.56 is: 280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.36 : 509.68 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.36/509.68 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.36x = 509.68 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.36x = 103,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,750.46/369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.89

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