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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 565.34 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 565.34 and 203.74 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 565.34 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/565.34 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 565.34 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 115,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,181.47/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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