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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 564.92 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 564.92 and 202.74 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 564.92 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/564.92 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 564.92 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 114,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,530.86/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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