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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 563.70 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 563.70 and 200.43 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 563.70 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/563.70 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 563.70 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 112,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,982.39/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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