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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.03 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.03 and 202.77 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.03 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.03 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.03 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 114,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,368.36/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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