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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 564.65 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 564.65 and 203.50 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 564.65 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/564.65 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 564.65 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 114,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,906.28/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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