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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 565.24 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 565.24 and 203.35 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 565.24 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/565.24 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 565.24 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 114,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,939.63/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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