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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 565.97 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 565.97 and 203.45 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 565.97 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/565.97 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 565.97 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 115,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,142.75/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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