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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 564.68 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 564.68 and 202.97 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 564.68 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/564.68 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 564.68 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 114,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,613.50/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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