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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 563.69 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 563.69 and 202.86 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 563.69 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/563.69 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 563.69 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 114,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,350.66/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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