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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 564.44 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 564.44 and 102.36 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 564.44 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/564.44 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 564.44 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 57,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775.57/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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