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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 565.57 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 565.57 and 203.84 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 565.57 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/565.57 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 565.57 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 115,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,285.79/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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