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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 564.33 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 564.33 and 202.58 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 564.33 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/564.33 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 564.33 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 114,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,319.15/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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