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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 547.80 and 203.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 547.80 and 203.38 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 547.80 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/547.80 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 547.80 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 111,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,409.43/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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