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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.92, 565.38 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.92, 565.38 and 203.76 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.92 : 565.38 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.92/565.38 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.92x = 565.38 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.92x = 115,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,201.83/376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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