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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 566.58 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 566.58 and 204.36 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 566.58 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/566.58 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 566.58 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 115,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,785.27/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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