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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 566.10 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 566.10 and 204.02 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 566.10 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/566.10 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 566.10 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 115,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,495.72/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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