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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.39, 509.76 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.39, 509.76 and 203.60 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.39 : 509.76 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.39/509.76 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.39x = 509.76 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.39x = 103,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,783.57/369.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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