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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 564.39 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 564.39 and 203.09 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 564.39 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/564.39 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 564.39 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 114,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,619.14/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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