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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 566.06 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 566.06 and 204.17 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 566.06 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/566.06 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 566.06 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 115,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,568.62/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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