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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.39, 565.62 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.39, 565.62 and 203.19 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.39 : 565.62 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.39/565.62 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.39x = 565.62 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.39x = 114,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,928.33/376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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