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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 564.81 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 564.81 and 203.60 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 564.81 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/564.81 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 564.81 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 114,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,992.49/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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