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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 564.66 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 564.66 and 205.32 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 564.66 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/564.66 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 564.66 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 115,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,935.99/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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