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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 565.96 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 565.96 and 204.37 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 565.96 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/565.96 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 565.96 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 115,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,665.25/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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