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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.82, 564.78 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.82, 564.78 and 203.24 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.82 : 564.78 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.82/564.78 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.82x = 564.78 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.82x = 114,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,785.89/376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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