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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.58, 566.04 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.58, 566.04 and 204.39 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.58 : 566.04 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.58/566.04 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.58x = 566.04 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.58x = 115,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,692.92/377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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