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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.42, 565.58 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.42, 565.58 and 203.94 is: 305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.42 : 565.58 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.42/565.58 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.42x = 565.58 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.42x = 115,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,344.39/377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.61

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