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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 566.55 and 203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 566.55 and 203.82 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 566.55 = 203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/566.55 = 203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 566.55 × 203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 115,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,474.22/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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