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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.83, 566.81 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.83, 566.81 and 204.50 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.83 : 566.81 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.83/566.81 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.83x = 566.81 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.83x = 115,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,912.65/377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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