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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.45, 564.98 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.45, 564.98 and 203.31 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.45 : 564.98 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.45/564.98 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.45x = 564.98 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.45x = 114,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,865.07/376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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