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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.35 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.35 and 203.30 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.35 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.35 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.35 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 114,732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,732.36/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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