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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 565.41 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 565.41 and 103.09 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 565.41 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/565.41 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 565.41 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 58,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,288.12/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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