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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 565.28 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 565.28 and 203.26 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 565.28 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/565.28 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 565.28 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 114,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,898.21/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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