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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.57, 564.36 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.57, 564.36 and 202.81 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.57 : 564.36 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.57/564.36 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.57x = 564.36 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.57x = 114,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,457.85/376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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