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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.37, 564.20 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.37, 564.20 and 203.18 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.37 : 564.20 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.37/564.20 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.37x = 564.20 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.37x = 114,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,631.34/376.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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