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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.58, 565.25 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.58, 565.25 and 203.24 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.58 : 565.25 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.58/565.25 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.58x = 565.25 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.58x = 114,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,877.57/376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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