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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 564.09 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 564.09 and 203.28 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 564.09 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/564.09 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 564.09 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 114,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,668.22/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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