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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.83, 565.44 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.83, 565.44 and 203.52 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.83 : 565.44 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.83/565.44 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.83x = 565.44 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.83x = 115,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,078.35/376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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