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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.52, 509.89 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.52, 509.89 and 203.71 is: 281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.52 : 509.89 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.52/509.89 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.52x = 509.89 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.52x = 103,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,869.69/369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.09

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