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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.66 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.66 and 203.72 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.66 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.66 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.66 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 109,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,328.38/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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