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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.82, 565.43 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.82, 565.43 and 203.61 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.82 : 565.43 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.82/565.43 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.82x = 565.43 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.82x = 115,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,126.18/376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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