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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 566.72 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 566.72 and 203.96 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 566.72 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/566.72 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 566.72 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 115,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,588.21/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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