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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 565.80 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 565.80 and 203.72 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 565.80 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/565.80 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 565.80 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 115,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,266.19/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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