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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.62, 563.55 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.62, 563.55 and 204.50 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.62 : 563.55 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.62/563.55 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.62x = 563.55 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.62x = 115,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,245.98/375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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