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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 565.14 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 565.14 and 203.64 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 565.14 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/565.14 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 565.14 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 115,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,085.11/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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