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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.55, 565.83 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.55, 565.83 and 204.26 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.55 : 565.83 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.55/565.83 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.55x = 565.83 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.55x = 115,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,573.61/377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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