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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 566.40 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 566.40 and 204.18 is: 306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 566.40 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/566.40 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 566.40 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 115,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,644.72/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.45

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