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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 563.24 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 563.24 and 101.57 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 563.24 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/563.24 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 563.24 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 57,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,208.29/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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