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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 565.80 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 565.80 and 203.80 is: 305.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 565.80 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/565.80 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 565.80 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 115,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,310.04/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.46

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