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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 564.92 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 564.92 and 203.48 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 564.92 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/564.92 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 564.92 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 114,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,949.92/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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